Sustainability Partnerships Project Assistant (Intern)

Overview

Chanel is an independent, privately held French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewellery. As an employer, the brand combines exacting craftsmanship and creative excellence with growing investment in sustainability and responsible sourcing across global operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Partnerships Project Manager in the design, implementation and monitoring of strategic partnerships related to sustainable development within the fashion division.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities: prepare agendas, organise meetings, manage calendars, and track action items across internal and external stakeholders.
• Consolidate project documentation and produce concise progress reports, presentations and briefing notes for senior stakeholders.
• Conduct research and due diligence on potential NGO, academic and corporate partners; map stakeholder landscapes and benchmark best practices.
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of project timelines, deliverables and basic budget tracking.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to measure partnership impact against agreed KPIs.
• Support internal communications and knowledge-sharing initiatives to amplify partnership outcomes within the Maison.
• Help organise events, workshops and site visits with partners, ensuring logistical execution and follow-up documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Sustainability, CSR, Environmental Management, Public Policy, Fashion Management or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational aptitude with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear presentations and concise reports.
• Analytical mindset with experience handling and summarising quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proactive team player with a collaborative attitude and professional discretion when dealing with external partners.
• Interest in the luxury fashion sector and its sustainability challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship experience (6 months or more) in sustainability, CSR, an NGO, consultancy or within a corporate sustainability team is preferred but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree (e.g. Sustainability, CSR, Environmental Science, Fashion Management, Public Policy).

Culture

The workplace culture at Chanel emphasises artisanal excellence, creative collaboration and high professional standards. Teams are cross‑functional and international, with increasing focus on integrating sustainability into product, supply chain and partnership strategies.